4:30 AM Woke up, made a pot of tea in my pretty china, and turned on my computer.
The Queen announced she has bestowed William the Dukedom of Cambridge. (Yes!) William and Catherine, will now be known as HRH William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Pleased as punch as this was my favorite of the available titles! :)
The British Monarchy
The Queen has today been pleased to confer a Dukedom on Prince William of Wales. His titles will be Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus. Prince William thus becomes His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge and Miss Catherine Middleton on marriage will become Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge
4:45 PM Wedding preparations and watching guests arrive at Westminster Abbey.
Oh there's Elton John! Wearing a light yellow waistcoat and purple tie with his morning suit.
Seeing some beautiful hats and fascinators.
Whoa! I don't know who that lady is, but that is an intense purple and lime ensemble!
Loooove that pink one! Pretty!
Beckham looks smashing, but Victoria looks like she's wearing a gray sack. :(
4:54 AM: "0953: Just to keep you up to speed on the timetable. We're expecting William and Harry at the abbey by 1015 BST. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are due at 1042 and the Queen and Prince Philip at 1045"
4:58 AM: Seeing a lot of gray, aqua, and pink on the ladies.
5:01 AM: It's like the Oscars watching these ladies walk up the carpet. Everything from Oh cute, Very nice, or Oh my gosh she DIDN'T!
Oh honey, that is SO not a good color on you!
There are live trees inside the knave. Gives it a elegantly fun look.
5:03: British PM and his wife, David and Samantha Cameron, arrive. She's wearing a short-sleeved fitted jade green dress, with jeweled hair clip instead of a hat, and he's wearing a blue tie. Very nice.
5:07 Aedan hasn't made a peep since 11:30. This is very peculiar.
Oh, Greensleeves is playing!
There is some white, black, and red outfits too. Interesting.
The prelude music is lovely. The strings are beautiful.
5:15 AM: William & Harry leave Clarence House dressed in their military uniforms. (Yay!)
5:18: Amidst tons of cheers, bells, and flag waving, William and Harry arrive. Harry is in a black military uniform and William is wearing red with a blue sash-thing. His uniform reminds me of the one Prince Albert wore when he married Victoria. <3
Harry looks tired. Will looks rested and happy. :)
"Prince William has chosen to wear the uniform of Colonel of the Irish Guards on his Wedding Day. Prince William, who is commissioned in all three Armed Services, and who has served actively with the Army (The Household Cavalry Regiment) and with the Royal Air Force (Search and Rescue Force), chose to wear the uniform of his senior honorary appointment in the Army.
Prince Harry will wear the uniform of a Captain of the Household Cavalry (Blues and Royals)."
5:28 Carole Middleton and her son James have just left the Goring.
5:30 AM: 30 minutes till show time! (approximately 20 minutes till the first dress glimpse!)
5:31 AM: Carole and James Middleton arrive looking very nice, Carole in a light blue --almost gray-looking--dress and matching hat.
5:35 AM Military processionals.
5:38 Andrew, Duke of York, and his daughters, princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, leave the Palace.
Choir assembles and walks up the aisle.
Bells are constantly ringing now.
The Duke and Duchess of Kent, etc. arrive
Ok, girls. Odd hats. Very odd.
5:42: William's uncles Edward and Andrew have arrived with their families. Princess Anne is also here.
5:43 AM: Prince Charles and Camilla arrive.
Waiting on the Queen now, then Kate's dress!!!
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